DO NOT HIRE - Took $2,935 and Abandoned Project
Date of Service: August-October 2025
Project: Backyard landscaping and home repairs
I'm writing this review to warn others about our terrible experience with Zapata Construction. After paying $2,935 (over 42% of the total contract), Anthony Zapata has essentially abandoned our project.
Timeline of Issues:
August 12, 2025: Signed contract for $6,935 of work (backyard landscaping, plumbing, sod installation, retaining wall, pergola, door locks, and painting). Work was scheduled to start August 29th.
We paid him $2,935 total:
$1,387.01 deposit (for scheduling)
$1,387.01 for grass materials
$539 for additional materials
What We Got for $2,935:
Incomplete demo (only pavers removed, concrete still there)
Our backyard now looks WORSE than before he started
Zero plumbing work (despite taking payment for it)
No sod installation
No retaining wall
No pergola
No door lock installation
No painting
Nothing else from the contract
Communication Breakdown:
Anthony repeatedly stopped responding to calls and texts. When he did respond, there were various personal emergencies cited as reasons for delays.
Current Status (October 2025):
After two months of delays and broken promises, I requested a full refund of $2,935. Anthony agreed but stopped responding and didn't provide our refund.
Bottom Line: Zapata Construction took nearly half of our contract amount, did less than 5% of the work, left our property in worse condition, and is now ghosting us on the refund. Save yourself the headache and money - hire someone else. read more